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witch doctor
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witch doctor
n. Anthropology
A sorcerer, prophet, or shamanistic healer, especially among African peoples. Not in scientific use.

witch doctor
Noun
a man in certain tribal societies who is believed to possess magical powers, which can be used to cure sickness or to harm people
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.witch doctorwitch doctor - someone who is believed to heal through magical powers
conjure man, conjurer, conjuror - a witch doctor who practices conjury
necromancer, sorcerer, thaumaturge, thaumaturgist, wizard, magician - one who practices magic or sorcery
Translations
Spanish witch doctor nhechicero
French witch doctor nsorcier m
German witch doctor witch nMedizinmann m
Italian witch doctor nstregone m

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